On February 16, 2022, the Kerch City Court of the Republic of Crimea convicted Brother Artem Shabliy and imposed a suspended prison sentence of two years. He is not required to go to prison at this time.

1. May 26, 2020

   Security forces raided the homes of Artem and four other families of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Crimea. During the assault, Artem’s four-year-old son sustained cuts to his legs when the authorities broke a window. After the three-hour search, Artem was detained and held for three days in an isolation ward

2. June 9, 2020

   Artem asked the Kerch City Court to show him the investigation reports that would be used against him. Despite their legal obligation to grant the request, the court denied it

3. May 24, 2021

   Court hearings began. Many brothers and sisters gathered at the courthouse to provide support, but they were not allowed into the courtroom

As Artem has experienced, Jehovah loyally supports his faithful worshippers. We are confident that He will continue to be a crag, a stronghold, and a secure refuge for all of our dear brothers and sisters in Crimea and Russia.—Psalm 18:2.